Thoroughly Eliminate Learning Habit Disruptions This Summer! "School IE®" Cram School Opens Study Rooms from Morning, Accepting Applications for Summer Courses!

・Targeting elementary, junior high, high school students, and post-graduates. Customized summer courses created based on personality and academic assessments. ・For first-time users, a "Trial Pack" offering 4 sessions of 90-minute individual tutoring is available for 3,300 yen (tax included).

・Enroll by August 31 (Mon) and receive a waiver of the enrollment fee.

School IE®, an individual tutoring school operated by Yaruki Switch Group Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naoji Takahashi), a comprehensive education service company, has begun accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Courses. Additionally, as a step towards summer courses, we are offering a "Trial Pack" that allows students to take four 90-minute personalized tutoring sessions for 3,300 yen (tax included). To reduce initial costs, we are also running an "Enrollment Fee Waiver Campaign" until August 31 (Mon).

Consultation Topics from Parents Regarding Summer Courses

During the typical summer course recruitment period, the following are common real-life concerns and consultations received directly by each classroom manager from parents:

▶ Anxiety about academic performance following test results

After the first semester's final exams, we see a surge in inquiries for enrollment interviews and summer courses just before the summer break, with reasons such as "I didn't score as well as I expected" or "I was shocked at how poorly I did."

▶ Concerns about learning environment and lifestyle habits during long breaks

We receive many inquiries about the availability of study spaces and opening hours, driven by concerns like "Will my child just spend all summer on their smartphone if they stay home?" "I want them to study in an environment with adult supervision," and "I want them to attend a classroom that opens in the morning to maintain a regular schedule."

▶ Diversifying career paths and specific tutoring needs for elementary to high school students

For elementary school students, there's growing anxiety about declining test scores in the upper grades, and an increase in requests for follow-up on specific weak subjects because they can't keep up with the pace of large cram schools for junior high school entrance exams. For high school students, with the rise of comprehensive selection (recommendation-based admissions) in recent years, there's an increasing number of cases where students rush in during their third year of high school asking for help with essay writing and interview preparation. Specific requests are made that directly address individual students' clear objectives, which is the strength of individual tutoring.

School IE's Strategic Summer Courses

In response to the real challenges and concerns raised by students and parents, School IE guides them toward fundamental solutions through its unique personality assessment test (ETS), academic assessment test (PCS), and flexible approach inherent in individual tutoring, as follows:

▶ Catch-up curriculum for first-semester final exams based on the Academic Assessment Test (PCS)

We pinpoint the causes of poor performance in English and math tests down to the unit level using our proprietary Academic Assessment Test (PCS), clarifying the weaknesses and identifying "how far back we need to go to achieve understanding." Based on these identified challenges, we design a completely customized summer course plan tailored to each student's current goals and academic level, aiming for improvement during the summer break.

▶ Study space open from morning and classroom managers preventing lifestyle habit disruptions

To address environmental concerns, we provide study spaces that can be used anytime during opening hours. We can also devise morning curricula, and classroom managers and instructors circulate to encourage focused study in an environment with adult supervision, helping with smartphone usage issues that are difficult to resolve at home. *The environment and usage conditions of the study space vary by classroom. Please contact your nearest classroom for details.

▶ Thoroughly addressing specific weak subjects and exam preparation with a dedicated tutor system and customization

We provide intensive support for specific weak subjects and units that are difficult to tackle through self-study, such as "advanced science calculations," "English reading comprehension," and "Japanese (classical literature/Chinese classics)," starting from just one subject. Furthermore, our dedicated tutor system, which considers compatibility with the instructor, draws out the student's motivation. We also offer support through flexible curricula unique to individual tutoring, from "essay writing support" requested by many high school students for school recommendations to junior and senior high school entrance exam preparation tailored to local characteristics.

【2026 Summer Course Overview】

Period:

July 13, 2026 (Mon) - August 31, 2026 (Mon)

* Summer course start and end dates may vary by classroom. Please contact your nearest classroom for details.

* Some classrooms will be closed during certain periods.

Schedule:

Seven class times available daily (90 minutes each)

9:00-10:30 / 10:40-12:10 / 12:40-14:10 / 14:20-15:50

16:20-17:50 / 17:55-19:25 / 19:30-21:00

* Schedules vary by region and classroom. Please contact your nearest classroom for details.

* Please note that availability is limited, and your preferred time slot may not be available. We appreciate your understanding.

Target Audience:

Elementary, Junior High, High School Students, and Post-Graduates

Content:

We provide curricula tailored to each student's schedule and requests.

Fees:

Vary depending on content and number of sessions. Please consult with each classroom.

Application Period:

Ongoing

Inquiries and Applications:

・Call Center (0120-869-104 Yaruki ireyo) 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (excluding Sundays and holidays)

・Summer Course Website (https://www.schoolie-net.jp/fs/lp/summer/)

・Nearest Classroom *Please check the website above

【School IE "Trial Pack" Overview】

Content:

Tutoring format is 1-on-2 (1 instructor to 2 students) for 90 minutes x 4 sessions

Target Audience:

Elementary to High School Students *Currently enrolled School IE students are not eligible.

Participation Fee:

3,300 yen (tax included)

How to Apply:

Please inquire via the dedicated page or by phone.

Dedicated Page: https://www.schoolie-net.jp/fs/lp/teiki/

Phone: 0120-869-104 (10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, excluding Sundays and holidays)

Notes

・Each classroom has a capacity limit.

・Some classrooms are not eligible. For details, please call your nearest classroom or check the classroom's website.

・This offer may end without prior notice.

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School IE® With over 1,200* classrooms in Japan and abroad, School IE is an individual tutoring school that offers customized, made-to-order instruction tailored to each student's individuality. Using our unique personality assessment test (ETS) and academic assessment test (PCS), we analyze learning and lifestyle habits, as well as the student's strengths and areas of difficulty. Understanding each student's individuality, we help them find the right way to put in effort and guide them toward the optimal learning path to achieve their goals. We cover all subjects for elementary to high school students, supporting not only overcoming weaknesses and achieving admission to desired schools but also the realization of future dreams. We also emphasize thorough communication with parents through interviews and regular updates.

*As of the end of February 2026

Official Website URL: https://www.schoolie-net.jp

Yaruki Switch Group Co., Ltd.

Yaruki Switch Group Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive education service company that operates eight school brands: the individual tutoring school "School IE®," the early childhood education and exam preparation school "Child Eye's®," the children's English conversation school "WinBe®," the after-school care facility "Kids Duo®," the sports school for preschoolers and elementary students "Ninja Nine®," the bilingual preschools "Kids Duo International® (KDI)" and "i Kids Star®," and the programming education service "HALLO®." We currently operate approximately 2,400* classrooms in Japan and abroad, supporting the learning of over 138,000* children. Yaruki Switch Group has also been recognized by the Eiken Foundation for its contributions to English education and has been certified as an "Eiken® Platinum Partner."

In June 2023, we joined the TBS Group, aiming to integrate education services and media. In December 2024, we made Terakoya Group, which operates group cram schools mainly in Ehime Prefecture, a consolidated subsidiary. We aim to eliminate regional disparities in education and promote the reorganization of education in rural areas.

Yaruki Switch Group fosters "three powers for creating a happy future: the "self-power" to step into the unknown, the "co-creative power" to grow together, and the "imaginative power" to think from different perspectives." We aim to unlock children's ability to forge their own paths in life and support the dreams and lives of children worldwide. Official Website URL: https://www.yarukiswitch.jp/

*As of the end of February 2026

Yaruki Switch Group is recruiting franchise owners to support children's learning alongside us.

Franchise Owner Recruitment Site URL: https://www.yarukiswitch.jp/fc/